DK Travel : Miami

At its best, Miami is all pastel hues and warm, velvety zephyrs – a tropical reverie. The culture is sensuous and physical, often spiked with Caribbean rhythms and accents. Outdoor activities hold sway throughout the area, at the world-famous beaches and in the turquoise waters; the vibrant nightlife, too, attracts pleasure-seekers, while significant historical sights are around every corner.

Hibiscus Hill

A unique gift shop with a captivating range of handmade objects: elaborate jewelry, handblown glass, and imported objets , all with a distinctly fabulous air. Fabulous prices, too, for the most part.
Hibiscus House, West Palm Beach

Victorian décor, exquisite china, and individually outfitted rooms, plus an outstanding pool and patio area.
Hispanic Heritage Festival

This is a month-long Latino blast, comprising street parties, food festivals, films, music and dance performances, and even an Hispanic beauty pageant.
Historic Homestead Museum and Around

Most of the historic downtown area has been restored – get a map from the museum.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida

The Downtown museum has created a number of hands-on activities and multimedia programs, such as an exploration of the Everglades’ ecology, past and present.
Historical Museum of Southern Florida

Starting as far back in prehistory as 10,000 years, the museum slips swiftly through the millennia to reach Spanish colonization, Seminole culture, extravagance in the “Roaring Twenties,” and Cuban immigration in more recent years.
Hobie Beach

An excellent stretch of beach, popular not only with windsurfers but also with families appreciative of its calm, shallow waters (see Hobie Island Beach and Virginia Key Beach).
Hobie Island Beach and Virginia Key Beach

windsurfers, Virginia Key – neighbor to Key Biscayne and similarly shrouded in Australian pines – has no residents and few visitors. Under Old South segregation, it was the only Miami beach African-Americans were allowed to use. Once you walk through the vegetation, the 2-mile (3-km) beach here is fine and relatively empty. Both are excellent for children due to the warm bay waters, but Virginia Key has deep waters and possible undertow.
Hog’s Breath Saloon

One of the best-known bars due to a far-reaching ad campaign – it’s part of a Florida chain. Expect lots of heavy drinking and live music every night.
Hollywood Broadwalk

A rare swath of beach where a 2.5-mile (4-km) pedestrian walkway fronts directly on the sand, just to the north of Miami Beach. It’s non-stop surfside fun all the way, with loads of revelers of all kinds cruising up and down (see The Broadwalk).

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